Flossmoor City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
R-7 Planned Multifamily Residential District
§ 285-11-1 Purpose.
The R-7 Planned Multifamily Residential District is mapped in those new areas of the Village where multifamily structures provide a balance to the housing stock of the Village, which is predominantly single-family. It is the policy of the Village Board of Trustees and the Plan Commission to require developers of multifamily housing to follow the planned unit development procedure so that a mixture of multifamily units, townhouses, rental units and condominium units may be planned with a high degree of amenities.
§ 285-11-2 Permitted uses.
A.
Uses permitted in the R-1 Residential District.
B.
Multifamily dwelling units.
C.
Townhouses.
D.
Community garages for the collective storage of automobiles of multifamily dwelling units.
E.
Family community residences.
(1)
The sponsoring agency must obtain an administrative occupancy permit prior to establishing a family community residence. No dwelling unit shall be occupied as a community residence until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Office of the Zoning Administrator or other specific entity. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a community residence unless:
(a)
The family community residence is at least 990 feet from any existing community residence, as measured along a straight line from lot line to lot line; and
(b)
The applicant demonstrates that it has either obtained or is eligible for state licensing or certification to operate the proposed community residence, or that the proposed community residence is licensed or certified or eligible for licensing and certification.
(2)
The Office of the Zoning Administrator may revoke a certificate of occupancy for a community residence if its license or certification, or the operator's license or certification to operate community residences is revoked. A certificate of occupancy is not transferable to another operator of to another location.
[Amended 5-5-1992 by Ord. No. 1027]
§ 285-11-3 Special uses.
§ 285-11-4 Site and structure requirements for multifamily dwellings.
A.
Minimum lot area: 12,500 square feet.
B.
Minimum lot area for each dwelling unit: 3,000 square feet.
C.
Minimum lot width: 75 feet.
D.
Maximum lot coverage: 40%.
E.
Minimum yards:
F.
Outer court. An outer court shall be not less than 10 feet wide, not less than 1/2 the length of such court from the closed end, nor less than 1/2 of its height.
G.
Inner court. An inner court shall not be less than 10 feet wide, nor shall its area be less than twice the square of its required least dimension.
I.
Minimum recreation space. On any lot that contains a building with three or more dwelling units, a recreation space, distinct and separate from parking areas, service yards and driveways, shall be provided. Such space shall contain not less than 100 square feet for each dwelling unit; moreover, such space shall have good surface drainage, good exposure to sunlight and shall be either surfaced with appropriate materials or in turf. Play space for groups of lots may be consolidated, provided the lots are developed contemporaneously.
§ 285-11-5 Site and structure requirements for single-family residential uses.
A.
Minimum lot area: 12,500 square feet.
B.
Minimum lot width: 75 feet.
C.
Minimum yards:
(1)
Front: 30 feet.
(2)
Rear: 15% of the depth of the lot, provided that such a required yard shall not be less than 15 feet, and need not exceed 25 feet.
(3)
Side: There shall be a side yard on each side of a building of a minimum of 10% of the width of the lot, provided that such a required yard need not exceed 15 feet.
D.
Maximum lot coverage for all buildings: 25%.
E.
Maximum height: 35 feet.
§ 285-11-6 Site and structure requirements for accessory uses.
§ 285-11-7 Site and structure requirements for other permitted and special uses.
A.
Minimum lot area: 45,000 square feet.
B.
Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
C.
Minimum yards:
(1)
Front: 30 feet.
(2)
Rear: 20% of the depth of the lot, provided that such a required yard shall not be less than 15 feet, and need not exceed 25 feet.
(3)
Side: There shall be a side yard on each side of a building of a minimum of 10% of the width of the lot, provided that such a required yard need not exceed 15 feet.
D.
Maximum lot coverage: 25%.
§ 285-11-8 Sign requirements.
In accordance with Article XXII.
§ 285-11-9 Off-street parking requirements.
In accordance with Article XXIII.